
Judicial Biography
Born:
Jan. 23, 1945, Chicago
Year admitted to bar:
1970
Year appointed/elected:
1989, by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis
Background
Education:
Harvard Law School, 1970
University of Wisconsin, 1967
Publications:
Author, “The State-of-the-Art Defense in Massachusetts: ‘Hayes v. Ariens Co.,’ Boston Bar Journal, Vol. 31, No. 1 (Jan./Feb. 1987);
Author, “The Excess Drop Down Issue: When is the Excess Carrier Responsible for the Insolvency of a Primary Carrier?”, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Quarterly, Vol. 39, No. 1 (Fall 1988).
Military Service:
U.S. Army (1970-1971).
Professional
Legal Employment History:
Associate and partner, Nutter, McClennen & Fish (1972-1989);
Law clerk, Supreme Judicial Court Justice Jacob J. Speigel (1971-1972).
Civic and Community Activities
Appointive or Elective Positions Held:
Participant, Massachusetts Project on Innovative Jury Trial Techniques (1997-2000).
Memberships/Affiliations:
Board of Directors, Greater Boston Legal Services.
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